13 Moons over Vietnam: 6th Moon ~ Friction
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“There’s a big difference between a good friend and a good partner,” Jacob said. “I thought a good friend would be a great partner,” Ben replied. “That assumption could be a fatal mistake on the job.” “MISTAKE? How could that be true?” “MP work is dangerous, depending on the situation. If a friend isn’t committed to performing as decisively or aggressively as the circumstances require, you could get hurt, or worse,” Jacob explained. “All my friends would be good partners!” Ben insisted. “Does that include your friend Zero? You said you’d never work with him again because he was unreliable on the job.” “Okay, he’s a friend, but a terrible partner on the job,” Ben admitted. “Wasn’t it worse than that? I heard there was intense friction.” “Okay, I get it. The best partners are guys who share the same approach to the job. Sometimes friends are the worst partners.” “There’s a big difference between a good friend and a good partner,” Jacob said. “I thought a good friend would be a great partner,” Ben replied. “That assumption could be a fatal mistake on the job.” “MISTAKE? How could that be true?” “MP work is dangerous, depending on the situation. If a friend isn’t committed to performing as decisively or aggressively as the circumstances require, you could get hurt, or worse,” Jacob explained. “All my friends would be good partners!” Ben insisted. “Does that include your friend Zero? You said you’d never work with him again because he was unreliable on the job.” “Okay, he’s a friend, but a terrible partner on the job,” Ben admitted. “Wasn’t it worse than that? I heard there was intense friction.” “Okay, I get it. The best partners are guys who share the same approach to the job. Sometimes friends are the worst partners.”
Thirteen Moons over Vietnam is a thirteen-volume series revealing a military policeman's moral and emotional trials while serving in the Vietnam War. The author published his stories and letters home to fulfill a promise he made in 1970 during his tour of duty. Ben Thieu Long (pseudonym) faced ongoing temptations and moral challenges, and his behaviors triggered doubts about his commitment to his values. A young man coming to terms with his faith and moral code, Ben changed dramatically due to his experiences. The author’s objective is to illustrate that even morally strong individuals can falter when enticed by tempting situations and that those choices have profound effects. Although this is one soldier's story, 13 Moons illustrates a pattern most certainly faced by countless veterans across generations when encountering the inevitable ethical ambiguities in war.
Paperback
Format: 6 x 9 Black & White Paperback, 190 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Aug 27, 2021)
ISBN10: 1977244335
ISBN13: 9781977244338
Genre: FICTION / War & Military